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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.14, 634.95 and 373.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.14, 634.95 and 373.02 is: 514.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.14 : 634.95 = 373.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.14/634.95 = 373.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.14x = 634.95 × 373.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.14x = 236,849.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,849.05/460.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.73

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